Conveyor Orders Up Slightly in December 2012

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its December 2012 booked orders increased 0.8% when compared to December 2011 orders. December 2012 booked orders when compared to November 2012 booked orders were up 1.8%.

Decemberbooked orders were up 5.4% for bulk handling equipment and down 1.2% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.

CEMA’s December 2012 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 4.4% when compared to December 2011 sales. December 2012 billed sales when compared to November 2012 billed sales were down 13.4%.

DecemberBilled Sales were down 3.2% for bulk handling equipment and down 24.5% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.